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Vintage Graphic African Artisanal Textile Mud Cloth Decorative Pillow

Description

Vintage graphic African artisanal textile mud cloth decorative pillowSquare box-style decorative pillows handcrafted with an African mudcloth graphic artisanal ...
moreVintage graphic African artisanal textile mud cloth decorative pillowSquare box-style decorative pillows handcrafted with an African mudcloth graphic artisanal textile. Throw pillows finished with a hand-stitched closure. Custom-made pillow insert. Decorative pillows designed and handmade in the USA.One of the best known types of cloths from Africa are the bogolanfini, the so-called mud cloths from Mali. Made by Bamana women they are decorated with geometric patterns in white on a black background. Bogolanfini were traditionally worn by hunters and women. They are protective cloths, keeping away evil spirits who are meant to be confused by the meandering patterns of the close weave and unable to penetrate through the cloth. The bogolanfini originated in the 1970s in a region near the Malian capital of Bamako.Decorative pillow handcrafted and designed in the USA. Closure by stitch (no zipper closure) with custom-made pillow insert.Abridged from: African textiles, color and creativity across a continent by J. GillowSize: 19 x 19 x 4.less

Very Good Condition, Vintage / Antique / Used, Original Condition Unaltered, No Imperfections

Condition Notes

Very Good: Wear consistent with age and use.Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has ...
moreVery Good: Wear consistent with age and use.Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.